Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments
Collaborate, work or learn with IVE
The Strategic Principles guiding IVE services and operations are to Discover, Collaborate and Educate through research:
- Discover: Explore challenging ideas that produce innovative industry-focused research that is measured against the world’s best.
- Collaborate: Develop and grow our partnerships such that our research delivers valued outcomes for industry and society.
- Educate: Develop the next generation of world-leading researchers and inspire the next generation of emerging talent.
IVE welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with industry, academia, and students, and we invite you to explore the different collaboration opportunities below.
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Industry
Industry
IVE offers a variety of industry engagement and partnership options. Introductory engagements, such as providing student industry projects or co-investing with IVE in the development of proof of concept solutions, offer an organisation the opportunity to experience the value of engaging with quality research talent with minimal investment. Beyond introductory engagement many organisations choose to partner with IVE in joint, collaborative research and development projects that aim to solve challenging technical problems that lead to new and enhanced products and services that our partners may wish to commercialise. Partners of IVE have access to world-leading researchers, whose knowledge of current and emerging technologies offers valuable insights that help inform their product development roadmaps.
IVE brings together leading research in AR and VR technologies and their application to solve real-world challenges. We know how to combine our research expertise and assets in unique and tailored ways to ensure the outcomes we deliver are focused on your needs. We invite you to reach out and explore the opportunities for your organisation by partnering with IVE.
Hear from our collaborators
“Saab Australia has enjoyed a productive relationship with UniSA’s IVE for several years through the development and support of student projects that involve AR/VR technology.
In 2020, this relationship grew to include participation in research that has won funding to explore advanced concepts in visualising machine learning outcomes.”
Dennis Medlow
R&D & University Engagement Manager
Saab Australia
Researchers from the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE) at the University of South Australia are collaborating with Sarah Constructions to develop an automated system to more accurately and easily detect building defects using Augmented Reality (AR). Seeing the motivated and driven approach from the IVE team has been fantastic, and we believe they are in a prime position to develop a system that disrupts the traditional workflow of defect management. We look forward to continuing the shared passion for making a difference in the industry.
Alex Willshire
Digital Manager
Sarah Constructions
Dr Feeney’s project has effectively taken us to another realm of surface finish and small feature height accuracy. Using a mono crystal diamond cutting tool, we’ve reduced the surface roughness to 7nm Sa and machine features ten times smaller than we’ve previously achieved. It’s been a steep learning curve within a short time frame, but the results are transformational. ANFF-SA can now machine other devices requiring ultra-precision finishes in-house, such as micro injection moulds, instead of ordering them from overseas, significantly reducing iteration and prototyping times for our clients.
Simon Doe
National Manager, ANFF & Facility Manager
Australian National Fabrication Facility - SA
The in-depth and extensive knowledge and experience of the Empathic Computing Lab (ECL) team is pivotal to the success of this project. Mark, Gun, and their team bring research and technical acumen together to conceive, test, iterate and deliver innovative technology solutions. Technology such as AR, VR, and virtual tours have the ability to solve some of the big challenges we face in society, and this is evidenced in the research being conducted at the ECL.
Laura Tolson
Co-founder and Director
Lateral Vision
Many students find the concept of history and heritage tourism to be boring, but by bringing stories to life in a modern, engaging way using AR technology, we feel we can present many more Adelaide Gaol stories and introduce the next generation to heritage tourism.
Gary Joyce
Manager of Visitor and Commercial Services
Department for Environment, Water and Natural Resources
As we embark on the journey towards securing World Heritage status for the Australian Cornish Mining Sites in Burra and Moonta, we are excited to embrace a diverse range of cutting-edge immersive technologies to foster greater community engagement well beyond the confines of Burra. We look forward to collaborating on these initiatives with the expertise of UniSA's Vernacular Knowledge Research Group to bring these culturally important sites to life.
Bill Gebhardt
Mayor
Regional Council of Goyder
Working with Peter and team on the RAES project showcased effective collaboration between academia and industry to tackle Defence challenges. The RAES tool promises to revolutionise anthropometry and space design. The Defence Innovation Partnership looks forward to the future development of the RAES tool for Defence and dual-use applications.
Bez Mohammadi
Pathways Manager
Defence Innovation Partnership
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Academia
Academia
IVE has a proud history of collaborating with many academic institutions, bringing together talented researchers from around the globe to solve challenging problems. If you are interested in collaborating with IVE, please contact us. One of our leadership team will reach out to explore how best to establish a partnership, including arranging an academic visitation.
IVE also offers membership opportunities providing access to all IVE activities and programs including seminars, workshops, professional development activities, and a broad range of facilities.
If you would like to become a member of IVE, please complete the online membership application form available here.
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Students
Study with us
IVE welcomes and supports students who wish to explore and learn more about a career in research. There are many ways you can do this, including participating in:
Vacation Research Scholarships
Details of available projects and how to apply can be found here.
PhD
If you are considering a research degree at UniSA, apply now for one of our research degree projects and advance your unstoppable career.
Please visit our research degrees website where you will find available projects, information on our eligibility requirements, fees and the online application process at UniSA.
To apply, you will need to identify an established research degree project. Our research degree projects have been developed by expert research teams, with a nominated Principal Supervisor and, in some cases financial support like a scholarship. You can browse research degree projects by; field of research, your need for financial support (like a scholarship), or keywords related to your interests.
Research degree projects are continually added and made available for application and if you cannot find a currently available project, please complete an expression of interest form and you will be notified about new projects when they become available.
If you would like to develop your own project, please review the University’s guidelines and contact the Graduate Research Admissions team if you have any questions.
